Elery Hoyt, the son of Leo and Eva Brown Hoyt, was born at McHenry on March 23, 1922.
He was married to Delores Lockner at McHenry on February 16, 1948. Delores was born at Cooperstown on December 30, 1925.
They had four children: Larry, Judy, Neil, and Ardys.
The family lives on a farm on section 32 in McHenry Township.
Mr. Hoyt served in the armed services during World War II. He is a member of the American Legion. He has served as an ASCS committeeman.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 75B